Objectives

The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive training on Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) to municipal infrastructure personnel. The programme must align with Unit Standard 242766 (NQF Level 5, 8 credits), ensuring delegates acquire the necessary knowledge, practical understanding, and regulatory compliance skills to safely operate high voltage electrical systems.

Scope of Work

• Delivery of five consecutive training days on dates mutually agreed upon with the municipality.
• Coverage of core topics: isolating and earthing procedures, operating principles, instruction forms, work permit systems, abnormal conditions and exceptions, close-proximity operations, apparatus commissioning and testing, and preparation for live work.
• Inclusion of formative and summative assessments, remediation/review sessions, moderation, and issuance of certification or statements of results for competent delegates.
• Submission of independent quotations for two delivery modes: Option A (physical face-to-face) and Option B (live online). The municipality will select one option post-evaluation.

Technical Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation or legally recognised equivalence from a relevant quality assurance body for Unit Standard 242766.
• Separate, fully itemised pricing for both delivery options, encompassing all compulsory costs (facilitation, assessment, certification, materials, venue/catering for physical, or platform access/e-materials/remote support for online).
• Physical Delivery: Provision of a safe, compliant training venue. Clear disclosure of facilitator travel, accommodation, and catering costs. Delegate travel and accommodation are excluded unless listed as optional.
• Online Delivery: Strictly synchronous, real-time facilitation via a secure virtual platform. Pre-recorded or self-paced content is explicitly rejected. Bidders must specify minimum technical requirements (devices, connectivity, browsers, software) and identity verification/invigilation protocols.
• Submission of a detailed five-day course outline, accreditation evidence, facilitator/assessor/moderator credentials, and at least one comparable reference completed within the past five years.
• Compliance with occupational health and safety standards, data confidentiality, and municipal site security protocols.
• Pricing must remain firm for sixty days, quoted in South African Rand, with transparent breakdowns of subtotal, VAT, and total inclusive amounts.

Skills Requirements

• Facilitators, assessors, and moderators must hold current registration and formal qualifications with the applicable quality assurance body.
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in high voltage electrical operations and ORHVS regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in administering structured assessments, moderating outcomes, and delivering targeted remediation where candidates do not meet minimum competency thresholds.
• For online delivery: proven capability to manage synchronous virtual learning environments, including digital invigilation, remote technical support, and secure electronic certification processes.

Key Terms & Clarifications

Unit Standard 242766 (NQF Level 5): A nationally recognised South African qualification standard governing high voltage electrical operations. Providers must hold valid accreditation or legally recognised equivalence to qualify.

80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to transformation goals, specifically Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status level and local supplier location within the municipality.

Live Online Mandate: The tender explicitly prohibits asynchronous or self-paced e-learning. All virtual training must occur in real-time with active facilitation and remote monitoring.

Independent Option Pricing: Quotations for physical and online delivery must be calculated separately. The municipality will procure only one mode based on operational suitability and value for money; combined totals will not be evaluated.